My Father's Lunch Poem Analysis

The poem, “My Father’s Lunch” is the discussion of the tough work life that families go through. The poem is centered on the strong imagery that sets the poem, and this method allows the reader to be immersed in the reality of the poem. The usage of other techniques by Erica Funkhouser, were strong diction and alliteration. Her use of alliteration is important to draw attention to certain stanzas. Additionally, the use of diction is important to the poem as well because of the way she designs the work to be read. These techniques are intended to be the way the tone of the poem can be conveyed. As the central theme of this poem, the father’s life is enhanced in meaning and detail from these techniques. As the poem is read, it is meant to draw the reader to the story, and that’s what the tone conveys. The lifestyle and setting that are portrayed in this poem are enhanced by vivid imagery, strong diction, and alliteration. An important technique that …show more content…
Funkhouser's use of these techniques is important to the understanding and development of this poem. Additionally, the use of imagery gives the reader the ability to understand and feel the lifestyle that is being portrayed. Moreover, the use of diction and the poet’s choice of words are important for the meaning of this poem. The usage of alliteration in this poem was, in part, to highlight particular moments. These uses of figurative language were purposefully placed by the poet. She added these elements to the poem as a way to create a scenario the reader can interpret. Her craft and design gave life to the poem. This style of writing is critical for the story in which she told, as the setting and description of it is important to the understanding of the poem. Her writing creates the setting of a picturesque farm life, and includes the tough realities of making that lifestyle